The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 18,200
€ 23,400
€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is 26.6 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 15.6 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1465
1795
2053
1621
1759
1946
1795 mm
Width
1759 mm
2053 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1465 mm
Height
1621 mm
2700
4470
2578
4204
4470 mm
Length
4204 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1260 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
186 kg
12.86 %
General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BM
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
150 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
12.73 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
55 mpg
59 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
48 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
621 mi
Range
712 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.8 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
364 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1263 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
